About the Elbert County Historical
Society
The Elbert County Historical Society originated from an “Old Timers”
picnic in 1956. Back then, it began as a summer afternoon get together of
reminiscing about the good old days. From these early pioneers, the backbone
for the historical society was formed. The Historical Society was officially
formed in 1957. The membership is made up of volunteers who were dedicated
to the preservation of
original manuscripts, documents, photographs and artifacts of Elbert county.
Determined to preserve Elbert county history, the Historical Society members
dreamed of establishing a museum.
These dreams were fulfilled when the Elbert County Museum, housed in the old Kiowa, Colorado High School, officially opened in June of 1993.
It was decided that the museum needed an exhibit and,
with the guidance of the Colorado Endowment for the Humanities, a grant was
obtained. This marked a 19‑month effort of hard work to bring forth a
fantastic exhibit: “Window to the Past, Door to the Future” which is just
the beginning of the Elbert County Historical Society’s effort to preserve
and interpret the county's past with an eye to the future.
Take a trip to the past at the Elbert County Museum!
Museum Hours
Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Elbert County Museum, 515 Comanche Street,
Highway 86, P.O. Box 43, Kiowa, Colorado 80117